Sr. Software Engineer

Sr. Software EngineerCarson, CaliforniaWe're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.SummaryThe Sr. Software Engineer will be responsible for analysis, design, development, debugging, and modification of embedded control software for electronics applications such as controllers, PFC-based 3-phase Active Rectifiers, Motor Control, DC-DC Convertors and AC Drives for harsh and hazardous environments for commercial aerospace products. You will take ownership and/or support technical engineering teams and projects related to W&W System Components. Using sound engineering principles, this engineer will interface with cross-functional groups (internal and external) to ensure robust, airworthy designs are attained which meet budget, schedule, and internal requirements and goals. This leadership position will be responsible for participating in and leading improvement activities at a group and/or company level.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement advanced control algorithms for power electronic applicationsDevelop control system software requirements to write embedded code for 3-phase Active Rectifier, Motor Control electronicsContributes to system design and independently develops subsystem designs that meet the requirements. Considers tradeoffs between requirements, cost and reliability in the choice of a design approachTest/debug power electronics controllers, Source and assembly level debuggingOptimize software performance by working with control system engineersWork with suppliers to review control software design.Lead or support software design review activities. Interface with vendors, customers and other departments on technical issuesIndependently owns, or leads a team for small/medium size software development.Reviews, checks and approves work done by peers and lower level engineers.Provides guidance and training to lower level engineers.Assesses standard work and support or lead improvement projects.Understands how various groups (engineering, industrialization, operations) work together and is able to navigate through the company.Analyze customer requirements and validate them by analysis/modeling/prototyping or based on existing product performanceCreate software requirements specification and hardware/software interface control documentsCreate verification plan for validating product compliance to requirementsAble to interface independently with technical analysts to define the software designAble to interface independently with existing and/or new suppliers and OEMsCreates design tools to help define the product design, capture lessons learned and improve rotating equipment development processCreates software design document that covers design analysis, notes, and specific guidelines followedCreate design verification test procedure (DVTP) and report (DVTR)Perform product performance testing and analysis to ensure that requirements are met and generate test reportsIndependently finds or creates solutions to problems requiring research, resourcefulness and creativitySupports feasibility, development, validation, verification, and qualification testing at Monogram and at external test laboratories.Utilizes sound technical problem solving to support ongoing projectsFollows sound engineering principles to ensure designs meet airworthiness standards, customer requirements and ZWWS internal standardsReviews critically and presents findings and trade studiesProvides input to program and project managersPerform RTCA/DO-178 based process tasks and generate PSAC, SDP, SVP, SCMP, SQAP, SCI, and SAS documentsUnderstands, follows, and promotes, ZWWS policies and proceduresProcess engineering changes in the development of water and waste systems and equipmentDocuments findings and trade studiesSalary Range: $120,000-$140,000/KThe actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experienceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.